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R410 KAV

1997 Volkswagen Caddy

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,094 mi
Last recorded157,094 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Volkswagen Caddy112,438 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 KAV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaddy
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2009 157,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 145,383 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 145,272 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 136,181 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 136,181 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 130,670 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caddy?

Based on 2,354,923 MOT tests across 201,129 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
7,837
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
201,129
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,074
Registration plate lamp not working 26,465
Brake pipe excessively corroded 24,927
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,804
Stop lamp not working 20,654
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R410 KAV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volkswagen Caddy models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 112,438 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caddy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,074 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R410 KAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caddy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volkswagen Caddy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R410 KAV?

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What year was R410 KAV registered?

R410 KAV is a 1997 Volkswagen Caddy, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R410 KAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R410 KAV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R410 KAV have outstanding finance?

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